Diversionary ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Diversionary ( adjective )

1. Intended to distract attention from the main issue or problem.
2. Created to entertain or occupy the attention of people in order to distract them from more serious or important matters.

Origin:

From the latin word "diversionem" meaning "a turning aside", from "diversus" meaning "turned in different directions".

Examples:

1. The magician"s tricks were all diversionary tactics to distract the audience from his partner"s pickpocketing.
2. The government"s announcement of new jobs was seen as a diversionary tactic to take people"s attention away from the rising cost of living.
3. The fireworks display was a diversionary tactic used to distract the crowd while the bank robbers made their escape.
4. The company's new product launch was a diversionary tactic to distract the public from the recent scandal involving their CEO.
5. The school held a talent show as a diversionary tactic to keep the students' minds off the upcoming exams.

(As a noun)

Diversionary ( noun )

1. Intended to distract attention from the main issue or problem.
2. Created to entertain or occupy the attention of people in order to distract them from more serious or important matters.

Origin:

From the latin word "diversionem" meaning "a turning aside", from "diversus" meaning "turned in different directions".

Examples:

1. The magician"s tricks were all diversionary tactics to distract the audience from his partner"s pickpocketing.
2. The government"s announcement of new jobs was seen as a diversionary tactic to take people"s attention away from the rising cost of living.
3. The fireworks display was a diversionary tactic used to distract the crowd while the bank robbers made their escape.
4. The company's new product launch was a diversionary tactic to distract the public from the recent scandal involving their CEO.
5. The school held a talent show as a diversionary tactic to keep the students' minds off the upcoming exams.